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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

3

Mother Daughter Affair At West Chester Luncheon

More than 100 grandmothers mothers and daughters attended a one o clock luncheon at West Chester Methodist Church. Mrs Frank Kleese gave the invocation. The theme Kuttin Kitchen Kapers colored the event as prizes were awarded to Edna Kleese oldest mother Tom West youngest mother Margaret West youngest grandmother and Bill Reif mother with the most children. Door prize went to Terry Palmer. A four generations group was present.

West Chester West Chester Methodist Church Frank Kleese Kuttin Kitchen John Duvall Edna Kleese Tom West Margaret West Bill Reif Terry Palmer

Phillips reunion held in Burlington

The Phillips reunion gathered Sunday at Perkins Park shelter house in Burlington. Attendees included many Philips family members from Davenport and Washington, with honors for oldest and youngest attendees and farthest travelers from Wabash Indiana and Strawberry Point. The next reunion is set for June 25, 1967 in Davenport with tributes, a musical reading, and a kitchen themed program.

Phillips Perkins Park Burlington Ray Phillips Washington Darren Speidel Strawberry Point Richard Wallace von E. Thompson Wabash Indiana Lloyd Donaldson Harold Speidel Lee Schooley Mike Marty Murray Monti Brighton Philip Speidel Denise Dennis Darren Charles Kallaus Charles Pencil Mary Melinda Marcia Mitch Myra Roger Schemmel Roger, Jr Rita Rick Don Blake Debbie Danny Davenport Robert Rohrer Beverly Barbara Robert Jr Vicky Martha Sally Kathy Teresa Elizabeth Robert Wallace Great Lakes Wabash, Ind Lynn Tessmer Inl Debbie Hobby

Bridal shower honors Janice Todd for June wedding

A miscellaneous shower for Janice Todd was hosted at the home of Mrs. Joe Kaufman with pink and white decorations. Miss Todd, assisted by Debbie Todd and Dee Kaufman, opened gifts as games were played. refreshments were served. She will wed Gary Knotterus on June 25.

Janice Todd Joe Kaufman Miss Todd Dale Robertson Debbie Todd Dee Kaufman Kaufman Havel Gary Knotterus

Committees Named for Wesleyan Service Guild

Thirteen members of the Methodist Wednesday Night Wesleyan Service Guild met for dinner at Capitan's Table. During the business session Mrs. Max Lee announced committee chairs for the coming year: Marion Swanson Christian social relations Don Swartzendruber missionary education and service Sally Smith program materials Josephine Janecek spiritual life cultivation Homer Godwin local church activities Dick Ballard publicity Daryl Dodder supply work Nominating committee: Charles Morris chair. Robert Reed Ruth Simpson.

Methodist Wednesday Night Wesleyan Service Guild Capitan’s Max Lee Marion Swanson Don Swartzendruber Sally Smith Josephine Janecek Homer Godwin Dick Ballard Daryl Dodder

Invitational golf meet at Washington Country Club

An invitational golf event is scheduled at Washington Country Club on Wednesday June 22. Members and guests both local and out of town are invited. The day starts with coffee and rolls at 8 a.m. followed by rounds of golf and a lunch at 12:30 p.m. Bridge is planned for the afternoon. reservations are required by Monday noon via the clubhouse.

Washington Country Club

Club Coffees Open Summer Activities For Y Wives

The Y Wives met at Mrs. Kelly Schlapkohl home with co hosts Mrs. E M Ahart and Mrs. Dick Horak for the first summer coffee. Twenty six members attended a brief business session led by Mrs. James Butler and then social time. The next meeting will be June 28 at Mrs Clarence Brown home with co hosts Mrs C D Bailey and Mrs D V Brown.

Kelly Schlapkohl E. M. Ahart Dick Horak James Butler Clarence Brown C. D. Bailey D. V. Brown

Recital by Mrs. Lowry’s piano pupils at United Presbyterian Home

Mrs Homer Lowry’s piano pupils gave a recital at the United Presbyterian Home on Tuesday. Performers included Connie Fritz Bonnie Fritz Denise Clingman Carol Britain Alvin Zieglowsky Shirley Zieglowsky Debbie Baker Tommy Dawson Vickie Dawson Diane Richards and Cheryl Rader. The Fritz sisters sang and the Dawsons played the organ.

Homer Lowry United Presbyterian Home Connie Bonnie Fritz Denise Clingman Carol Britain Alvin Shirley Zieglowsky Debbie Baker Tommy Vickie Dawson Diane Richards Cheryl Rader

Brand misprint in yesterday's advertisement corrected

An error appeared in yesterday's ad with a brand name. The correct brand reads as specified and replaces the misprint to ensure accurate product identification.

Social calendar notices ahead for community groups

Notices for social events list weekly activities across clubs and churches. Activities include Independent Club, Double Deck Club, PEO, Friendship Club, FOE Ladies, Rebekah Lodge, UPW Circles, Twilight League, Methodist WSCS, Faith Baptist Society, Rainbow Girls, Baptist Bible class, Wash Away Tops, Golden Age Club and YWCA events with times, venues and host names where provided. Reservations by Thursday noon and early submission rules are noted.

Independent Club Double Deck Club Don Norton PEO J. A. Schmidt Friendship Club Martin Kron Eagles Foe Rebekah Lodge IOOF 1St Presbyterian Upw Dean Cox Ethel Vivian Booth Twilight League Country Club Methodist Wscs Church Assembly Faith Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Sunset Park Shelter House Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Baptist Friendly Bible YWCA

Dessert bridge honors Miss Darlene Mills at home

Miss Darlene Mills was guest of honor at a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs. Kermit Jones with Mrs. Howard Hazen as cohostess. Pink and white decorations matched the chosen colors for the bride elect. The honoree received linen gifts and plans to marry June 26 at the local Methodist Church to Nelson Crabb.

Darlene Mills Kermit Jones Howard Hazen Miss Mills Nelson Crabb

Circle III of First Presbyterian UPW Meeting

Mrs Potratz hosted Circle III of the First Presbyterian UPW at her home with fourteen members and three guests Mrs Frank Henderson Miss Mildred Kupka and Mrs Clarence Dehne. The gathering led by Mrs Ed Letts opened with prayer followed by devotions by Mrs L H Merrick and a review of the Book of Jonah by Mrs R J Dawson. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs Henry Lanning and family.

Frank Henderson Mildred Kupka Clarence Dehne Circle III First Presbyterian Upw William Potratz Ed Letts L. H. Merrick R. J. Dawson Henry Lanning Kenneth Kron

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Meets at Susan Knupp Home

The Cedar Clippers 4-H Club held a regular meeting at Susan Knupp's home with thirteen members, three leaders and one guest present. A premeeting meal featured potato salad barbecued hamburgers baked beans deviled eggs vegetables and ice cream with chocolate syrup. President Susan Knupp called the meeting to order and took roll with responses about the meal.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Susan Knupp

Betty Kellogg Honored at Shower Before July Wedding

Betty Kellogg was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted at the McCall country home assisted by Mrs. Leo Beauchamp and Mrs. John Cherry. The event featured a blue and white theme matching the upcoming wedding to Gene Lintz on July 2 in Winfield.

Richard McCall Leo Beauchamp John Cherry Betty Kellogg McCall Country Miss Kellogg Gene Lintz Winfield

Larry Knights Visit Brighton and Other Local Calls

Larry Knights and family visited Brighton and the Clyde Little home, while Owen Blick called on Ima Dason. Wayne Dickinson and Raymond Fritz visited Earl Dickinson and family. Donna and Linda attended a St Mary s Church supper at Riverside. Debra Pacha returned to Iowa State Cedar Falls for summer school after a home vacation. Louella Brinton of Des Moines visited Maurice Gowey. Gracehill Church celebrated with Brinton attending. Equality Club met June 8 with nine members and two guests. Rhonda Horak stayed with Linda Fritz.

Brighton Larry Knight Marion Ima Dawson Clyde Little Home Owen Blick Atalissa Ima Dason Raymond Fritz Donna Linda St. Mary’s Church Riverside Debra Pacha Iowa State Cedar Falls Louella Brinton Des Moines Maurice Gowey Gracehill Church Brinton Equality Club Charlene Reighard Katherine Mineart Richy Campbell

Keota resident Peiffer hospitalized in Denver

Gerald Peiffer of Keota is hospitalized at Colorado General Hospital in Denver Colorado. The hospital address listed is 4200 East 9th Avenue.

Dutch Creek Flyerettes Meeting at Sikke Temple Home

Dutch Creek Flyerettes held a meeting at the Sikke Temple home with members and leaders giving talks and demonstrations. Evelyn Temple spoke on keeping food cold for a picnic, Mary Walker on freezing food, and Carol Conklin demonstrated using a pressure cooker. Beulah Temple urged safe food handling, plans set for Achievement Day at 1 30 p m July 12 at Caroline and Carol Conklin’s home. Height and weight checks were conducted and Caroline Conklin provided evaluation tips. Meeting adjourned and refreshments served.

Dutch Creek Flyerettes Sikke Temple Evelyn Temple Mary Walker Carol Conklin Caroline Caroline Conklin

Crawfordsville Story Hour At Library June 14

The first Story Hour at the Crawfordsville Library Thursday afternoon was led by Mrs. Chas Twin am. Five young boys enjoyed the stories though Ridiculous Day and Bible School created conflicts. The next session is set for June 23 from 1 00 to 1 45 pm hoping for more attendance.

Crawfordsville Chas, Twinam Jen Spangler Belew Burlington

Birth of Krieger Daughter at Washington Hospital

On the record Hospital Births Today: Mr and Mrs Miles Krieger of Washington welcome a daughter. Dismissed Today: Douglas Miles of Riverside leaves hospital.

Dan Morgan Washington Miles Krieger Douglas’ Miles Riverside

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